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DIY – Recycling Vintage Scarves.

July 17, 2009
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The other day I found this gorgeous scarf in a Charity Shop for 50p. I adored the print so I bought it, but it just didn’t work with anything.

Folded up and wrapped around my neck you couldn’t see the print, as a headscarf I looked like one of those scary religious people who used to get on my train home from school and the shape wasn’t quite right for just draping round my neck, so I was stumped.

Then, whilst writing a post on Oxfam DIY I found a guide on turning a scarf into a top and decided rather than letting it languish unloved in my wardrobe I’d risk a bit of DIY.

First I folded it in half diagonally, then cut down the fold. I tried about a quarter of the way first, but it wasn’t low enough, so I went a full half way along.

Et voila! One halter top.

The DIY instructions suggest just tying the ends behind you at your waist, but I needed a little more definition at my waist than that provided, so I tried wrapping it and adding an elasticated belt, which seemed to work.

I still need to get some ribbon to bind the edges so they don’t fray, and I will join the back 2 corners with some ribbon or elastic so they don’t slip around under the belt, but I pretty much think I have a nice new top for 50p. Bargain!

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  1. Christiane says:
    July 17, 2009 at 10:37 am

    Wow! I had a shock when I saw you start cutting it up, but the result is fab!
    xx

    • Retro Chick says:
      July 17, 2009 at 10:40 am

      I was very scared, but it was doing nothing in my wardrobe as it was and I love that print so much!

  2. Fi says:
    July 17, 2009 at 11:44 am

    Brilliant idea. Looks great on you too.

  3. eyeliah says:
    July 17, 2009 at 9:08 pm

    It’s so lovely, good work.

  4. jennine says:
    July 19, 2009 at 2:28 pm

    what a great idea! I have a ton of scarves i can do this with!

    • Retro Chick says:
      July 20, 2009 at 8:45 am

      I’d love to see your take on it!

      I’m sure you can do better than me! ;o)

  5. hanako66 says:
    July 21, 2009 at 10:38 pm

    that is such a cool idea!

    • Retro Chick says:
      July 22, 2009 at 3:12 pm

      Thanks!

  6. xtinagirl says:
    July 23, 2009 at 5:10 am

    This is so genius! I never thought about doing this a a scarf. I always just let mine sit around after I get tired of it. Great idea!

    -xtina
    //www.thisisxtina.blogspot.com
    .-= xtinagirl´s last blog ..What’s your passion? =-.

  7. Sophie, The Barton Girl says:
    July 23, 2009 at 11:14 am

    Clever you! What a brilliant tutorial and awesome result…
    J’adore.

  8. Jen says:
    July 23, 2009 at 7:57 pm

    wow – i love how this looks! I always get a little antsy when scissors get too close to silk but this is great! nice work 🙂
    .-= Jen´s last blog ..4 different ways to wear a scarf =-.

    • Retro Chick says:
      July 24, 2009 at 1:54 pm

      Thanks all, I have to admit to being a little surprised I made it work! I normally stuff up DIY projects!

  9. jenn says:
    July 27, 2009 at 4:47 am

    awesome! i love it! and it looks gorgeous on you!

    • Retro Chick says:
      July 27, 2009 at 10:22 am

      Thanks, I just loved the colour

  10. Icy says:
    July 29, 2009 at 12:00 am

    Really lovely scarf and a lovely job transforming it. Impressive.
    .-= Icy´s last blog ..So, why are you here? =-.

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